A historic argument is taking place today in the US Supreme Court. The Court has agreed to revisit the case of Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum. In this case, Shell Oil, which has been accused of being complicit in the torture, and murder of Nigerian environmental activists, argues that, regardless of the facts, a US corporation cannot be held liable for human rights abuses committed on foreign soil.

“When you go away from here the most important thing you can do, in my opinion, is to support www.citizensclimatelobby.org because they are pressuring the government to do what is in the public’s interest, not big business.” - Dr. James Hansen, Nov. 6, 2011 Washington DC

CCL is a non partisan, non profit organization that seeks to create the political will to pass carbon fee and dividend legislation. Leading scientists agree that 350 ppm of carbon in the atmosphere is what is safe for humans to live on earth. Due largely to the

Living Machine Systems uses biomimicry principles to provide integrated water treatment systems to large buildings or small communities. The system mimics a tidal wetland ecosystem, cleaning and recycling kitchen and bathroom wastewater, including the toilet wastewater for 100% reuse– all while providing the nutrients for beautiful flora, that are part of the filtration process!

The service will feature speaker, Stanley (Skip) Pruss, who recently served as director of the Michigan Department of Energy.

Most of the world’s major faith groups have made strong Statements on the need to address Climate Change, and Unitarian Universalists are especially tuned in to this issue. ‘Respect for the interdependent web of all existence’ is a key principle in Unitarian Universalism. The Unitarian Universalist Association has issued a Statement of Conscience that states, in part:

“We as Unitarian Universalists are called to join with others to halt practices that fuel global warming/climate change, to instigate sustainable alternatives, and to mitigate the impending effects of global warming/climate change with just and ethical responses.”

Michigan has an opportunity to make a bold stride to reduce our carbon emissions, if voters pass Proposal 3, the 25 X 25 Ballot Proposal. Details about the Proposal are expected to be discussed by Mr. Pruss on Sunday.